Excavation & Earthworks in Padstow
Professional excavation and earthworks for Padstow homeowners, delivered by a licensed Sydney builder with carpentry in house.
NSW Licence No. 380408C · Fully insured · Canterbury-Bankstown
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Excavation in Padstow
Excavation done properly
Excavation in Padstow ranges from detailed digging next to an existing house to opening up a rear yard for a new slab. In both cases the levels, set out and service locations are confirmed before work starts.
Before any digging in Padstow, underground services are located through Before You Dig Australia, and where needed by a service locator. This protects the services and keeps the job on program.
Process
From enquiry to handover
- 1
Site visit
We look at access, levels, boundaries and existing structures, and review any drawings and engineering.
- 2
Services located
Underground services are identified through Before You Dig Australia before excavation starts.
- 3
Written quote
Scope, spoil removal, allowances for rock or poor ground, and exclusions are set out in writing.
- 4
Excavation
Set out, dig to the approved levels and footing details, and keep the site safe and tidy each day.
- 5
Ready for the next stage
Levels and depths are checked so footings, slab or services can follow straight away.
Why ORT Construction Group
Working with a builder, not a middleman
Written quotes
Scope, allowances and exclusions are set out in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Over 25 years of experience
Decades of residential building across renovations, extensions, carpentry and concrete works.
Licensed and insured
ORT Construction Group holds NSW Licence No. 380408C and carries the insurances required for residential building work in NSW.
Where we can help
Excavation services for Padstow homes
Detailed excavation
- Footings and foundations
- Excavation close to existing buildings and boundaries
- Confined and restricted access areas
- Pier and pad footing holes
Bulk excavation and earthworks
- Bulk excavation for slabs and extensions
- Site cuts and benching
- Levelling to building levels
- Fill placement and compaction where specified
Site preparation
- Clearing building areas
- Removal of old slabs, paths and structures
- Set out to approved drawings
- Preparation for slabs, decks and patios
Trenching and spoil removal
- Stormwater and drainage trenches
- Plumbing, electrical and other service trenches
- Spoil removal where included in scope
- Backfill and make good
Local considerations
Planning excavation in Padstow
What we check first
Standard suburban blocks usually give good rear access, so the main questions are setbacks, existing structure and stormwater.
Homes in the area
Homes across Canterbury-Bankstown include post-war brick and fibro homes on standard blocks, commonly extended at the rear. We look at the existing structure, site access and levels in Padstow before pricing, so the quote reflects the actual house.
Council approval
Excavation is usually approved as part of the building work it supports. Deep cuts near boundaries can need engineering, shoring and notice to neighbours. We confirm the approval pathway for your Padstow property during the site visit.
Questions
Excavation in Padstow, answered
What happens if you hit rock?
Rock and poor ground cannot always be seen before digging. Our quotes state how rock is allowed for, so any extra cost is clear before work continues.
Can you build the slab or footings as well?
Yes. We carry out concreting and carpentry, so excavation, footings, slabs and framing can be delivered by one team.
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Send through the details of your Padstow project and we will arrange a site visit, confirm the scope and put a written quote together.
Call 0411 586 136